Strategic CISO: Telecom Security & AI Risk Leader

Hyperoptic; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global remote working up to 2 weeks /年

25 days paid holiday per year (increas

Private medical Insurance (AXA)

Life assurance 4x salary

Pension scheme matching up to 4%

Retail offers

Hyperoptic broadband free in Hyperopic

Job summary

Hyperoptic is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead cyber security strategy and risk management across the company. The role requires guiding security governance, risk, and resilience for telecom networks, customer data, and digital services.

You will report to the CTO/AI Office and interact with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, shaping security policy and investments while fostering a culture of secure and privacy-conscious delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive telecoms sector experience required.
• Proven ability to lead cyber security programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company cyber security strategy and multi-year security roadmap.
• Provide regular cyber risk and resilience reporting to committees and the Board.
• Ensure compliance with Telecommunications Security Regulation and related standards.
• Lead the Security Operations Centre upgrades and maintain the enterprise information security framework.
• Define security requirements for telecoms infrastructure and emerging tech (AI, 5G, IoT).

Skills

Telecoms experience

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Hyperoptic is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead cyber security strategy and risk management across the company. The role requires guiding security governance, risk, and resilience for telecom networks, customer data, and digital services.

You will report to the CTO/AI Office and interact with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, shaping security policy and investments while fostering a culture of secure and privacy-conscious delivery.